IT Network Instructor / CCNA Certified Networking Teacher

We are seeking a highly skilled Educator who bridges the gap between academic teaching and real-world network engineering. The ideal candidate is not just a certified CCNA professional but a passionate teacher who has stood in front of a classroom (physical or virtual) and successfully guided students through the challenges of Subnetting, Routing, and Switching.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the Cisco CCNA (200-301) certification exam, using your experience to translate complex protocols into digestible, practical lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction: Deliver engaging lectures and labs on core CCNA topics (OSI/TCP-IP models, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, ACLs, NAT, and basic network security).
• Curriculum Development: Update existing course materials to reflect the latest Cisco exam objectives and industry trends.
• Lab Management: Design, configure, and maintain physical or virtual lab environments (Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG, or physical racks) for hands-on student practice.
• Student Mentorship: Provide office hours, exam prep strategies, and remediation for struggling students. Track student progress toward certification.
• Assessment: Create quizzes, midterms, and mock CCNA exams that mimic the difficulty and style of the actual certification test.

Required Qualifications (The "Hard Skills")

• Teaching Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of proven classroom or corporate training experience (teaching networking to adults/college students).
• Certification: Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) – CCNP is a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Cisco IOS commands, network troubleshooting, and Wireshark analysis.
• Tools: Proficiency with Packet Tracer, and at least one emulator (EVE-NG/GNS3).

Preferred Skills (The "Pedagogical Edge")

• Prior experience as a Cisco Academy Instructor (CCAI) or completion of "Teaching the Teacher" courses.
• Experience teaching hybrid or online synchronous cohorts (Zoom, Teams, LMS like Canvas/Moodle).
• Familiarity with adjacent topics: Basic Linux, CCNA Security, or Wireless fundamentals.

Who You Are (The "Soft Skills")

• A Translator: You can explain OSPF LSA types to a student who still confuses IP addresses with MAC addresses.
• Patient but Rigorous: You hold students accountable for CLI mastery but understand the learning curve.
• Industry Current: You maintain your own lab and keep up with Cisco’s evolving exam (e.g., automation/programmability basics).